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Sloppy Joes had to be one of my favourite meals when I was a kid and I think that it probably had a lot to do with the name. I mean what kid could resist a meal where the name itself implies that not only is it going to be messy but that it is expected and thus ok! Although I like to play around with my sloppy joe recipe I had never really thought of doing a themed version so when I came across the idea of Texmex Sloppy Joes on Homesick Texan I knew that I would have to make them! The recipe for these sloppy joes has a base that is pretty similar to the regular ones with some texmex flavours thrown into the mix such as chipotle chili peppers in adobo, jalapeno peppers, cumin, lime juice and cilantro. Another nice touch to this recipe is that instead of using broth for the liquid it calls for beer which is always fun to cook with! The Texmex flavours do not stop there as the sandwich is decked out with even more in the form of guacamole, diced onions, sliced jalapenos, cotija cheese and plenty of fresh cilantro!

Not too surprisingly the Texmex flavours play really well together in the sloppy joes creating some seriously tasty sandwichs! I particularly like all of the condiments in these texmex sloppy joes as they add even more flavour and texture to the sandwich, though the guacamole made them messier squirting out the sides with every bite. I will have to try dressing up regular sloppy joes the next time that I make them and I am thinking that some coleslaw would be good or maybe some pickles or cheddar or...

Texmex Sloppy Joes

A spicy and smoky Tex-mex take on sloppy joes served in a bun with guacamole, jalapenos and crumbled cotija.

OF COURSE this is one of your recipes. Every. single. time. I re-pin something on pinterest that makes me want it immediately, it always leads me to your site! Love this. ...and all of the other recipes waiting in line to be made!

YUM!!! That looks AWESOME, Kevin!!! I'm not much of a bread person, so I'd probably eat the Sloppy Joe "innards" with a fork or spoon, also adding a bit of the guacamole with each bite. Looks delicious!

My husband and I made these last night. We got so excited after tasting it while cooking that we forgot to put the guacamole on. We're having the leftovers tonight and will try with the guac. You don't even need it. Soooo good.

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I came to realize that my meals were boring and that I had been eating the same few dishes over and over again for years. It was time for a change! I now spend my free time searching for, creating and trying tasty new recipes in my closet sized kitchen.